"Despite the vicious resistance of employers to unionizing, organizing is not only vital to the growth of unions but is imperative to their very survival. If unions do not wish to be some oddity studied in political science textbooks, unionists must be sent to every American workplace. Sad to say, not only is the future of American unions at stake but also the viability of American progressivism. Political discourse in this nation centers on social issues such as abortion and gay marriage, and there is a real paucity of debate on matters that actually impact the daily lives of Americans, such as the stunning loss of manufacturing jobs. Labor unions are the perfect mechanism to channel working-class Americans into adherents of the ideals of social justice. Progressivism seeks fair wages for work and a decent quality of life for all. Unions must convince Americans that these are achievable and worthwhile goals."